Destination: | Nirmal Pokhari Homestay |
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Group Size: | 2-14 pax |
Arrival on: | Pokhara |
Depature From: | Pokhara |
Max-Altitude: | 2000 meters |
Meals: | Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the hike in local house. |
Accomodations: | stay at a local host’s home in the village. |
Trip Indroduction
Nirmal Pokhari Hike is always a good idea for your vacation in Nepal because it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Nirmal Pokhari Hike is an alternative hiking destination for those seeking a moment outside the city with fewer visitors, but with great views of nature and good food. It is also for this reason the village site is blooming to practice outdoor meditation. The village is about 10 kilometers south from Pokhara at an altitude of 1450m. The view of Pokhara valley along with rivers and lakes at the foothills of the extensive Himalayan range is a scenic beauty from Nirmal Pokhari. All three lakes of Pokhara: Rupa Tal, Begnas Tal, and Fewa Tal can be spotted from the top. Villages of nearby districts, including Syangja, are also visible from the viewpoint of Nirmal Pokhari.
Hiking to Nirmal Pokhari begins from the point near Gupteshwor cave, which is just 10 minutes drive from Lakeside of Pokhara. On the way, there are beautiful scenes of villages and deep rivers gorges over the ridge. The scenic table like cliffs reminds us of the great Tibetan plateau, instead, it is much greener. The trail crosses rivers over bridges, passes paddy rice fields, and goes through the green forest on off-beat tracks. The trip ends at Dobilla or Dhungesaun which lies on the way to Kristi village. Other option to reach Nirmal Pokhari Village in Pokhara includes taking a local bus service that runs every 2 hours. There are also taxi services or jeeps to hire to reach the village.
Nirmal Pokhari village is well known for the family-run orange and coffee farms. The locals also grow rice, millets, wheat, corn, and varieties of vegetables throughout the year. The food here is organic, directly harvested from their farms and gardens. Visitors can experience the daily lifestyle of villagers doing household chores or working in the farms during the Homestay program in Nirmal Pokhari.
Himalayan Monk organizes different packages under hiking in Nepal which are Bandipur Hike, Peace Stupa Day Hike, Pokhara-Dhampus-Sarangkot Hike including Nirmal Pokhari Hike near Pokhara City. Himalayan Monk Travels & Treks is always with you to prepare you for any challenges and will accompany you throughout your trekking in Nepal.
Included in the Cost
- Accommodation in farmer’s house on full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodation).
- On the way tea/coffee.
- Local fruits upon the season.
- Interaction with locals.
- Visit local Primary school & children.
- Transportation till Davis fall
- English speaking guide.
- Staff insurance and wages
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Lakeside to Davis falls. Start hike near Gupteshwor cave to Nirmal Pokhari. Night at Farmers/ Locals house. (6 hrs)
Day 2: Tour Nirmal Pokhari farms, Hike down through jungle & along with Furse river & Return to Pokhara.
Accomodation
Nirmal Pokhari village offers home-stay services. Each household has a separate toilet outside the house. There is decent water facility but it is recommended to be considerate in using water in the village.
Meals
The visitors are provided with great meals, all ingredients freshly harvested from their orchards and farms. The food is organic and cooked over fire woods, enhancing the quality of food. It is also suggested to bring your own separate water bottles and snacks as there are not many to none tea houses or stores along the way.
Travel season
Nirmal Pokhari village is accessible throughout the year but it is best recommended during spring and autumn when the skyline is clear and blue, the air is clean and fresh, revealing all the scenic beauty from the view tower. Winters and summer have a hazy atmosphere and monsoon clouds obstruct the view. So, it is not suitable for these seasons.
Day 1: Pokhara to Nirmal Pokhari (1450m; 6 hrs)
We drive from the Lakeside of Pokhara to Davis fall and tour the place. Ahead of the fall, we also tour Gupteshwor cave that makes its way under the Sidhartha highway. We start hiking nearby the cave and cross rivers, cultivated farmlands and walk the path through the lush green forest. The sunset, as well as the sunrise view, is beautiful from the village. In the evening you can interact with the locals and get to know their culture and lifestyle. You have dinner on full board in the house.
Day 2: Tour Nirmal Pokhari farms. Return to Pokhara.
We move to the view tower early in the morning to view the sunrise over the mountains. You can see entire Pokhara valley with its lakes and soaring Himalayan Mountains including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Lamjung, Ganesh and Manaslu. We also hike to different ridges of the mountain to view different villages in different landscapes. You can check the family farms of oranges and coffee beans in the village. You can also hike one more hour to reach a Tibetan village called Tashi Ling. There are a gompa and souvenir shops. We return to Pokhara on the same trail, or take a local bus, or hire a private vehicle.
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Included in the cost:
- Accommodation in farmer’s house on full board.
- Transportation till Davis fall
- English speaking guide.
- Staff insurance and wages
Excluded in the cost:
- Clients’ insurance
- Visa for Nepal (Visa fee for 30 days: $ 40)
- Personal expenses (tips, hot shower, sleeping bag, drinks, recharging of batteries, etc)
- Rescue if needed
Supplement:
- Single room if needed
- Both way jeep transportation - 80 USD
Accomodation
Nirmal Pokhari village offers home-stay services. Each household has a separate toilet outside the house. There is decent water facility but it is recommended to be considerate in using water in the village.
Meals
The visitors are provided with great meals, all ingredients freshly harvested from their orchards and farms. The food is organic and cooked over fire woods, enhancing the quality of food. It is also suggested to bring your own separate water bottles and snacks as there are not many to none tea houses or stores along the way.
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